BABY NAMES
Electra
Greek
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 Unisex
Positively buzzing with electricity, this is a "wow" name for a charismatic girl. In Greek myth, Electra had some, um, family issues, but she was a powerful presence rather than a victim.

Variations
Elettra, Oectra, Ellektra, Elektra, Alectra, Ellectra
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Electra
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